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Federal immigration agents are free and clear to do what they see fit while working with members of the Transportation Security Administration at Southwest Florida International Airport. That’s the assessment of Cecil Pendergrass, a Lee County Commissioner and chairman of the Lee County Port Authority.
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This week, two shows open, four close, 16 continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida equity, community and high school theaters.
- 'Birthday Candles' makes southeastern premiere at Florida Studio Theatre in April
- New 'Jellicle Ball' Broadway show not to be confused with Broadway Palm's 'CATS'
- Sarasota Fine Art Festival and Naples Downtown Art Fair are March 21 and 22
- Edison Park Homeowners planning parade, recital and toast by Mayor Anderson to mark 'Rachel at the Well's' 100th anniversary
- Sarasota Opera performing four operas this week at the Sarasota Opera House
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