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More than 55 radio and television stations submitted more than 650 entries in the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists contest, which featured content produced in the year 2022.

Gary Sick; Adrien Brody; Lindsey Florentino; McKay Coppins

The 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival takes place April 10-19. This year's festival includes over 200 features, documentaries and short films exploring both local and global issues. The festival also features red carpet premieres, community-wide street festivals, filmmaker Q&A sessions and exclusive industry panels.

Last April, the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra closed its doors after 64 years in operation. To fill the void, an organization spearheaded by community leader Carol Robinson has formed the Fort Myers Philharmonic. Southwest Florida Symphony’s Music Director and Conductor of 16 years, Paul Nadler, will lead the newly created Fort Myers Phil. Christopher Confessore will serve as Principal Pops Conductor.

Lee County Board of Education agreed unanimously to enter negotiations to hire Robert Dodig as board attorney, replacing Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, who resigned to take a similar post in Broward County. Dodig has been interim attorney since Jan. 23.

Measles cases continue to pop up in Southwest Florida.

The American Heart Association has updated its dietary guidelines.