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Lee Health Warns UnitedHealthcare Could Be Out of Network in 2027. Lee Health is warning patients that UnitedHealthcare coverage could become out of network in 2027 if the two sides do not reach a new agreement. The notice gives Southwest Florida patients time to watch negotiations and consider coverage implications.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/

Vehicle Fire Blocks I-75 Ramp at Bonita Beach Road. A vehicle fire blocked the southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 75 at Bonita Beach Road Southeast. The incident was one of several Thursday traffic disruptions reported across the Gulf Coast. This transportation update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gulf-coast-traffic-alerts-august-27-2026/73544623

US-41 Northbound Closed at Fountain Lakes Boulevard. A crash shut down all northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at Fountain Lakes Boulevard in Lee County Thursday afternoon. The closure disrupted one of the region’s primary surface-road corridors while crews responded. This transportation update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gulf-coast-traffic-alerts-august-27-2026/73544623

I-75 Crash Closes Two Northbound Lanes Near Pine Ridge Road. A two-vehicle crash closed two northbound lanes of Interstate 75 just north of Pine Ridge Road on Thursday. The incident was included in Gulf Coast traffic alerts and affected a major route used by Southwest Florida drivers. This transportation update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gulf-coast-traffic-alerts-august-27-2026/73544623

Lee County Deputies Arrest Man in Lehigh Acres Homicide Case. Lee County deputies arrested a man after investigators said one woman was killed and another was strangled at a Lehigh Acres duplex. The arrest followed a Major Crimes investigation and moved the case into prosecution. This crime update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/lehigh-acres-homicide-arrest-lee-county/73555648

Anime Club Teaches Japanese Calligraphy is scheduled for Tuesday, September eight at Lee County Library System. Participants use brushes, ink and paper to practice writing Japanese kanji. For anyone following Anime Club Teaches Japanese Calligraphy, the listing gives Fort Myers-area listeners a specific date and place to check, while ticket, entry, parking and schedule details should be confirmed with the organizer before travel.

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• Anime Club Teaches Japanese Calligraphy — GulfSider — 2026-08-28
  https://www.gulfsider.com/events/fl/fort-myers/september-2026/

Achieva Offers Virtual Medicare Basics Class is scheduled for Tuesday, September eight at online through Achieva Credit Union. The free online workshop explains foundational Medicare terms and enrollment considerations. For anyone following Achieva Offers Virtual Medicare Basics Class, the listing gives Fort Myers-area listeners a specific date and place to check, while ticket, entry, parking and schedule details should be confirmed with the organizer before travel.

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• Achieva Offers Virtual Medicare Basics Class — GulfSider — 2026-08-28
  https://www.gulfsider.com/events/fl/fort-myers/september-2026/

Enchanted Exhibit Opens Artwork Receiving Window is scheduled for Tuesday, September eight at Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery. Artists can submit eligible work during the scheduled receiving period for the new exhibition. For anyone following Enchanted Exhibit Opens Artwork Receiving Window, the listing gives Fort Myers-area listeners a specific date and place to check, while ticket, entry, parking and schedule details should be confirmed with the organizer before travel.

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• Enchanted Exhibit Opens Artwork Receiving Window — GulfSider — 2026-08-28
  https://www.gulfsider.com/events/fl/fort-myers/september-2026/

Sea-Craft Marks Labor Day at the Waterfront is scheduled for Monday, September seven at Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki. The venue is hosting a holiday gathering to close the long weekend. For anyone following Sea-Craft Marks Labor Day at the Waterfront, the listing gives Fort Myers-area listeners a specific date and place to check, while ticket, entry, parking and schedule details should be confirmed with the organizer before travel.

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• Sea-Craft Marks Labor Day at the Waterfront — GulfSider — 2026-08-28
  https://www.gulfsider.com/events/fl/fort-myers/september-2026/

Lucky Screw Features Mac and Cheese Monday is scheduled for Monday, September seven at The Lucky Screw. The recurring menu event serves cast-iron macaroni and cheese throughout the day. For anyone following Lucky Screw Features Mac and Cheese Monday, the listing gives Fort Myers-area listeners a specific date and place to check, while ticket, entry, parking and schedule details should be confirmed with the organizer before travel.

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• Lucky Screw Features Mac and Cheese Monday — GulfSider — 2026-08-28
  https://www.gulfsider.com/events/fl/fort-myers/september-2026/