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SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns

Southwest Floridians can take a step back to a bygone era and learn about the supernatural next weekend in Cape Coral. The SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns to the German American Club of Cape Coral on March 28 as two unique worlds collide for one event. Running from 10 a.m. ...

ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returns

The annual ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returned to its roots last weekend. After several years of expansion to the point where the event became a weeklong event, it returned to a single-day where ECHO opened its farm to the public and featured tours, food tastings, and workshops for ...

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Southwest Florida to feel impact if Haitians lose TPS protection

For the second time in less than a year, Haitians living in the U.S. are facing possible deportation. Advocacy groups say they should retain Temporary Protection Status as it is still too dangerous for them to return to Haiti. Last July, when it appeared TPS would terminate in September, it ...

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Allergy season in Southwest Florida? It’s pretty much all year round

With Florida’s subtropical climate supporting continuous pollen production, Southwest Florida residents battle allergy symptoms year around. “Peak allergy season in Southwest Florida typically occurs year-round with several overlapping peaks,” said Dr. Elvin Mendez, Lee Physician Group, ...

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Sun Splash open for Spring Break

With the usual hot and hazy conditions of Southwest Florida on the horizon, the area’s largest water park is ready to welcome the community to its grounds for another season of aquatic adventure. Sun Splash Family Waterpark is now open for the 2026 season, operating from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...

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Cape High grad McClanahan makes comeback with Rays

A year ago, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher and Cape Coral High School graduate Shane McClanahan couldn't feel his hand. The two-time American League All-Star had recovered from Tommy John surgery, which kept him out of baseball for the 2024 season. Pitching in his final Spring Training last year ...

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