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Sea turtles must surface to breathe, making them vulnerable to vessel strikes in coastal waters. Imagine the sadness the rescue team felt when it was called to the shoreline a few weeks ago to find Pat Benatar motionless in the surf zone, clearly not in good shape. The female loggerhead sea turtle, named after the 1980s rock icon, had washed ashore sometime the previous night, her hind end missing after being hit by a boat.
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The Fort Myers City Council recently approved a change impacting parking rates at all three of downtown Fort Myers' parking garages. As it stood, visitors would receive one hour of free parking followed by a hourly rate. Now, the change has made it so visitors are entitled to two free hours followed by a hourly rate. Local business owners and managers said it's a good idea giving visitors more time to bask under the royal palms and indulge in some shopping. But one general manager points out a problem that did not start yesterday, but years prior.
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The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels at the Sanibel Causeway.
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“Rent’s” legacy is inseparable from the fight against HIV/AIDS. The musical describes a time when an AIDS diagnosis was a death sentence, and the show conveys the climate of fear, depression and despair felt by those infected with the virus.
- Naples abstract artist shares views and experiences about 'Immigration' in painting
- '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
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