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Gather to celebrate one-year anniversary with rooftop party

Gather is going over the top — literally — to celebrate its first anniversary. Cape Coral’s newest premier waterfront dining spot is teaming up with five local restaurants on Saturday, Nov. 3 to host the city’s first-ever rooftop party. Nice Guys Pizza, Pinchers Crab Shack,...

Seven-Day Fishing Scavenger Hunt Encourages Entrepreneurism in Young People

A new educational concept in Southwest Florida - “Learn to think like an Entrepreneur,” was recently announced by Lee County resident, Jim Griffiths. A curriculum is being developed for adults, high school classes, as well as a separate program for correctional facilities. The self-funded,...

Fishing: It’s Complicated

Ah, fishing—the second-oldest profession. Once known as a backbreaking, heartbreaking, sixteen hour-a-day occupation, suited for only the hardiest of souls, this noble trade has gradually moved into the category of leisure and is now officially called fun—even relaxing. And yet there remains an unspoken...

Yacht Club Boat Ramp Reopens

The Yacht Club Boat Ramp reopened on Saturday, December 16 after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma.  The storm damaged both piers along the boat launches, which have been closed since Irma. Repairs to the finger piers cost more than $18,000. 

Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament

The Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament returns to Matlacha. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Candlelighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that benefits childhood cancer research. The tournament is a family event, featuring door prizes, raffles, food, live music, silent auctions and activities...

Chiquita Lock Inoperable Due to Hurricane Damage

The Chiquita Lock is inoperable until further notice due to structural damage caused by the hurricane.  The gates are open but traveling through the lock can be difficult and dangerous depending on water levels and tides. The structural damage prevents the opening and closing of...

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