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Four-wheeling the dirt trails at Lazy Springs Recreational Park in Hendry County. The park changed ownership Sept. 22 and plans are now to close the site as of the end of November.
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Lazy Springs has attracted Jeep enthusiasts, dirt bike riders and kayakers for 25 years. It closes for good after Nov. 30.

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Shoplifting suspect hides locally carved cat statue under her dress.
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At least three Matlacha businesses continue to reel following a shoplifting incident on Saturday, Nov. 8. One store owner says the suspect stole nearly $500 in local artwork from her store alone — artwork she and the community say local business owners depend on for a stable income and quality of life. Now, nearly two weeks later, with businesses still waiting for updates, the greater community, home to the historic fishing village, remains dumbfounded by what they call an extraordinary event, feeling for the businesses and artists picking up the pieces.
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Cameratta Companies, developer of the large Kingston residential and commercial development in eastern Lee County shown in blue, held a groundbreaking this week despite facing legal challenges
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Cameratta Companies held the official ceremony on Thursday for Kingston, which years from now will have roughly 10,000 residences and 700,0000 square feet of commercial space. Kingston is currently facing legal challenge
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