Samuel Brucker
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The Fort Myers City Council recently approved a change impacting parking rates at all three of downtown Fort Myers' parking garages. As it stood, visitors would receive one hour of free parking followed by a hourly rate. Now, the change has made it so visitors are entitled to two free hours followed by a hourly rate. Local business owners and managers said it's a good idea giving visitors more time to bask under the royal palms and indulge in some shopping. But one general manager points out a problem that did not start yesterday, but years prior.
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
The Alliance Youth Theatre’s production of “Rent” is a tour de force rock musical that features three locals home from college for the summer. Under the direction of Artistic Director Carmen Crussard, Director Miguel Cintron and Choreographer Kiana Raine Cintron, the entire ensemble cast of high school and college students is, in a word, outstanding.
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
Lee County Health Department issues an advisory about enterococcus bacteria off Sanibel Causeway.
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, immigration is top of mind for many people — including Naples artist Mally Khorasantchi. Her large abstract compositions are a personal reaction to something that’s happened to her.
- 'Les Mis,' 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Rent' highlight shows opening this week at Southwest Florida theaters
- Florida Studio Theatre's new comedy 'Dog Mom' explores connection and the transformative bond between people and their pets
- Fort Myers awards $150K in grants to arts organizations
- Marco Island Historical Society marks Independence Day with performance and Clyde Butcher reception
- Sarasota Art Museum exhibits a work by the late David Hockney, trailblazing queer artist
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