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                        Residents of all ages gathered at Fort Myers City Hall to remember those who died while held in ICE detention centers.
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                        After Florida bans rainbow crosswalks, a Fort Myers church paints its own tribute to Pulse victims.
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                        Members of the international community will be gathering in Punta Gorda over the weekend to celebrate the festivities.
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                        Sanibel is having a big party to celebrate getting through the summer. Last year, 900 people attended.
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                        A new facility is set to open in Lee County, dedicated to supporting children in the foster care system.
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                        The Lee County School District hosted a series of town hall meetings with all board members last year. This year, the district has renamed the events “Conversations That Count,” with one meeting scheduled each month, each featuring a different board member.
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                        Ecological Laboratories Inc. in Cape Coral, went from microscopic status to statewide success, making Florida’s Top 10 Manufacturing Employers list for 2025. FloridaMakes, a statewide partnership, selects 10 manufacturing employers that create thriving workplaces with connected cultures and abundant growth opportunities.
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                        An educational event is coming to Lee County to address the role of democracy.
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                        Conversations about sexual orientation remain complex and often avoided in many religious communities, but one local group is working to change that.
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                        Housing costs in Naples have steadily increased year after year, putting a growing strain on the affordability of rent for the average worker. One housing development is hoping to offer a sustainable solution.
 
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