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On Saturday, two maintenance crew workers were attempting to cross I-75 in a Gator utility vehicle for debris removal and were struck by a vehicle. They faced non-incapacitating injuries and expect to make a full recovery.
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Lee County commissioners met for a workshop earlier this week to discuss plans for building stronger Sanibel Causeway and Cape Coral bridges.Multiple sections of the Sanibel Causeway were swept away by Hurricane Ian’s storm surge. The causeway was temporarily repaired just three weeks after Ian hit.
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Lee County School Board members unanimously approved the Proximity Plan Tuesday night. The program addresses the school transportation issues within the county for K-5 students.
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Additional measures to mitigate damage from Hurricane-related events might be in Collier County’s future if commissioners agree to a study conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Salty Sam’s Marina and Pirate Cruise barely survived Hurricane Ian’s destruction. The pirate ship, called Pieces of Eight, is a 65-foot replica Spanish galleon, and made it through the storm. Pieces of Eight reopened its 90-minute interactive comedy show on Jan. 21, and has been hosting shows since.
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The Wilson Pigott Bridge was built in 1960 with a 50-year design life. Now state transportation planners are looking for ways to renovate or replace the lift bridge that serves a fast-growing part of Lee County. A stretch of State Road 31 also may have to be widened.
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The Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) developed a four-stage recovery campaign to promote tourism in Lee County by spreading excitement as the current focus. “The goal is to show that the destination is bouncing back,” Tamara Pigott, the director of VCB said. “While things may not be “normal” just yet, there is still an opportunity to have an enjoyable experience and support the community they’ve so enjoyed visiting in the past.”
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Lee County hosted a public meeting Jan. 31 to get input on a facility that will provide the county with six million gallons of water per day, with the capacity to increase to more than 10 million gallons a day. The Southeast Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (SEAWRF) Project is in the planning phase and is proposed to be constructed at 14201 Alico Road.
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The final day of Lee County’s annual census count of the area's homeless population concluded with the Homeless Service Day and Veterans Stand Down. The event was hosted Saturday by the Lee County Homeless Coalition at the City of Palms Park and Sports Complex.
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Habitat for Humanity welcomed its first Heritage Heights resident on Friday morning after teaming up with FineMark National Bank & Trust.