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Lee League of Women Voters gathers candidates and community members for discussion ahead of election
About 50 community members and numerous local candidates, ranging from mayoral to Florida’s House of Representatives, gathered Saturday in Fort Myers at the Collaboratory to discuss what and who will be on November’s ballot and what it means for Lee County residents.
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