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After nearly three hours of emotional public comment, DeSoto County commissioners on Tuesday took the first step toward a one-year moratorium on data centers. By a unanimous vote, four of the county’s commissioners — one recused himself — agreed to direct the county attorney to prepare language for an ordinance that would bar them from accepting new data center applications in the coming year.
Lee County nonprofit KindLee has launched a 10,000 Acts of Kindness Challenge, in which residents document their good deeds, big and small. The organization was selected to lead the challenge at the inaugural k20 Kindness Without Borders Summit last month.
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County encourages community to monitor conditions amid high heat.
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As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, immigration is top of mind for many people — including Naples artist Mally Khorasantchi. Her large abstract compositions are a personal reaction to something that’s happened to her.
- 'Les Mis,' 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Rent' highlight shows opening this week at Southwest Florida theaters
- Florida Studio Theatre's new comedy 'Dog Mom' explores connection and the transformative bond between people and their pets
- Fort Myers awards $150K in grants to arts organizations
- Marco Island Historical Society marks Independence Day with performance and Clyde Butcher reception
- Sarasota Art Museum exhibits a work by the late David Hockney, trailblazing queer artist
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