Let the fun begin: Lee County Fair to open Friday

February 22, 2012 The 88th annual Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair begins Friday, Feb. 24, and runs through Sunday, March 4, at the Lee Civic Center. Hours vary. more »»

Cape’s Doherty named citizen of the year

February 21, 2012 The Lee County Board of County Commissioners presented long-time Cape Coral resident Michel Doherty with one of the county’s top honors Tuesday, naming her the recipient of the Paulette Burton... more »»

Merchant’s Crossing Hallmark reopens quickly following crash

February 15, 2012 The Merchant’s Crossing Hallmark store reopened Saturday, just one full business day after a car crashed through the building. The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. . more »»

Virginia “Ginger” S. Harvey

February 22, 2012 Virginia “Ginger” S. Harvey, 65, a Southwest Florida resident since 1980, died peacefully at her home in Bokeelia, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. more »»

Local Marine participates in Cobra Gold 2011

March 29, 2011 CHIANG MAI, Thailand – For the son of two Punta Gorda residents, providing humanitarian aid, civic assistance and military training to a country known for deadly cobra snakes, Buddhist... more »»