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Talk about first-sip anticipation. The name is enough to make your mouth water: Red tide martini.

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A 22-year-old Fort Myers woman was arrested Tuesday for filing a false report after deputies allege she made up a story about a carjacking after a hit-and-run. Lynsey Benham, of Superior Street, was arrested …

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LEE COUNTY: Red drift algae is back on Fort Myers Beach. Now, beachgoers say they have to start watching where they step.Environmentalists say red drift algae is simply a larger term for many different types of …

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Beachgoers won’t have to worry about red drift algae putting a damper on the weekend.

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In a dismal economy and coming off a tough year for local tourism, Lee County hoteliers are hoping Valentine’s Day marks the start of a strong peak season.

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A heart warmer or a heart breaker? Business people around Lee County aren’t so sure about Valentine’s Day spending, but they’ve got some ideas that could help romance triumph over recession.

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The traffic, the packed beaches, and a wait to get into your favorite restaurant on Fort Myers Beach.

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Circle K shootout Investigators in Charlotte County are looking for the person or persons responsible for a shooting in Port Charlotte.

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LEE COUNTY: President Barack Obama signed the huge stimulus package Tuesday and now Lee County is ready to ask the federal government to show them the money.

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The fire is located between U.S. 41 and I-75, according to the Florida Division of Forestry.

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In the old black-and-white photo, John K. Woolslair strides purposefully, confidently, toward a small bridge arching over the Orange River, a bridge he designed and built.

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Concern about crime and the economy is driving more Lee County residents to keep watch in their neighborhoods.

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The new look is designed to bring reader participation to the forefront of local online news.

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The brightly colored chairs sit in front of the waterfront nautical antique store, each competing for your attention.

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The men in blue, and red, took to the gridiron on Saturday night to raise money for a host of worthy causes.

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