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        Kaitlin Knapp
        Hurricane
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        Covering Florida
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        Forrest Saunders
        Lee County
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        Emily Young
        Marco Island
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        $100K grant to build outdoor classroom for Collier County kids

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        Marco Island considers stricter rules for e-bikes amid growing popularity

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        Cape Coral

        Calusa Waterkeeper appoints new Waterkeeper

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        Port Charlotte

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        Fort Myers Beach

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        Fort Myers Metro South

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        Fort Myers Metro South

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        Immokalee

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