The production of the 2015 Broadway musical Finding Neverland may likely be remembered as one of my most memorable touring productions that has graced the stages of Fort Myers this season. But you better hurry if you're going to catch it... It is only playing…

November 09, 2019

Local Teachers Recognized by Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge

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Fort Myers Beach Lodge Number 362 presented awards to two teachers as part of the Adopt-A-Teacher program. Bridget Zalesak, a Special Needs teacher at Mariner High School and Todd Krichbaum, Automotive Instructor at Ida S. Baker High School each received a…

November 07, 2019

Florida’s Foray Into State-Sanctioned Hemp Crops Set For Approval In Time For 2020 Season

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Florida’s foray into developing hemp as a cash crop that will spur the creation of related processing and manufacturing industries in the state could get final federal approval in time for the 2020 growing season, officials say. That timeline was firmed up…

October 24, 2019

What Is an “Elective Share” and What Happens If My Spouse Waives It?

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Something all married couples need to think about when making their estate plan is Florida's “elective share” rule. This refers to a state law that authorizes the surviving spouse to claim a 30-percent share of a deceased spouse's elective estate–i.e., any…

September 25, 2019

Ostego Bay Foundation Inc. Resumes Waterfront Tours

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Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, the Fort Myers Beach area offers its own great beaches as well as being surrounded by barrier and coastal islands to explore. The Working Waterfront Tour is a must do when visiting Southwest Florida. The shrimp fleet of San…

August 22, 2019

John Alvin Fadely - R I P - March 23, 1943 - August 10, 2019

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John Fadely, born March 23, 1943 in Anderson, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 10, 2019. He attended Madison Heights High School in Anderson, Indiana. He joined the Navy after high school where he learned his trade of Tool and Die Making. He worked…

April 15, 2019

Boat Responsibly in Lee County

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Boat sober! Waterways are second only to highways when it comes to accidental deaths. Many factors impact an individual when underway. Sun, wind, noise, vibration from the boat, motion and dehydration all act as stressors to the body when boating. These…

April 11, 2019

To Unplug 'Unplanned'

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The conversion of Abby Johnson -- from one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in America to pro-life leader -- sounds like the kind story line that would never make its way into the movie theater. But it has. "Unplanned" debuted in 1,059…

April 11, 2019

Local Happenings and Updates

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT FGCU Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has established a Construction Management Department, offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. The program was introduced to the business community with a Day at the…

March 21, 2019

Frank Sinatra Show “It Was A Very Good Year” Comes To Town

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It was a Very Good Year" is a Multi-media tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Tony Sands as "The Voice." Sands first recognized his knack for emulating Ol' Blue Eyes when he was a teenager. “I never tried to change my vocals to imitate or impersonate Frank. It…

February 15, 2019

Neil Diamond and Tina Turner Show comes to the Beach

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YesterYear Theater presents: Neil Diamond and Tina Turner for 3 nights only at The Fort Myers Beach Moose Lodge Event Center. Tickets are $40 and include hourdourves, there is a cash bar available throughout the shows. the best tables/seats are going fast so…

January 25, 2019

Las Vegas Comes to Town

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Last season local entertainment was taken to a new level on Fort Myers Beach! Jerry Nolan (of Fresh Catch Bistro and Junkanoos) and Kay Cummings have partnered up to do it again, bringing us Yesteryear Theater: Las Vegas and New York style live entertainment,…