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Florida History
Al Capone and FMB?
Did Al Capone spend a week on Fort Myers Beach back in 1929 or 1930? According to Jean Matthew, Capone ...
Preserving Our Environment: The Battle for Estero Bay
While doing research for Lost Icons, I came across a quote in the News-Press that I have cited several times ...
Treasure and Dead Bodies
Did Columbus send a party to explore the West Coast of Florida that ended up dying on what is now San Carlos Island? Read on ...
events and holidays
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Every year, many people in the US celebrate their Italian heritage with a Christmas Eve tradition known as the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Our ...
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Another Island Christmas……
As we enter anther Christmas season, I have been reflecting upon some of the past Christmases I spent on the Beach back in the day. ...
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Boat Races Return to Beach
Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12, the offshore powerboat races will be returning to Fort Myers Beach after a 13 year hiatus with “The ...
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real estate news
Don’t Sell on Your Own Because It’s a Seller’s Market
Read on for more information In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own ...
Is It Smart to Buy a Home in Today’s Market?
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today? Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, ...
Housing Bubble??
3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re ...