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Mark Bickel
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Audience Development Director, Fort Myers News-Press
Florida
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Travel, country life Southern culture, features lifestyles, food family travel
Content
By Mark Bickel| Naples Daily News Verified The Big Carlos Pass Bridge project will replace the current bridge connecting Fort Myers Beach and Lover's Key with a 60-foot fixed-span bridge. The $90.8 million project began in Spring 2023 and is expected to be completed by Summer 2026. The new bridge will feature pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, and wider paths, but the planned fishing pier was canceled due to lack of approval. Through history, bridges have been architectural wonders.
By Mark Bickel| Naples Daily News Verified Iguanas live in Southwest Florida. They don't belong here because they are a nonnative species. As we found out recently in this profile of John Johnson, there are dedicated people here whose mission is to do what they can to eliminate the "mini dragons."More: 'I ate iguana soup': Marco Island's invasive iguana hunter has social media buzzingWill they ever all be gone? Most likely not.
By Mark Bickel| Naples Daily News Verified The Big Carlos Pass Bridge project will replace the current bridge connecting Fort Myers Beach and Lover's Key with a 60-foot fixed-span bridge. The $90.8 million project began in Spring 2023 and is expected to be completed by Summer 2026. The new bridge will feature pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, and wider paths, but the planned fishing pier was canceled due to lack of approval. Through history, bridges have been architectural wonders.
Company Info
Fort Myers News-Press
The News-Press is a daily broadsheet newspaper based in Fort Myers, Florida, founded in 1884. It primarily serves Lee County and parts of Hendry, Collier, and Charlotte Counties. Owned by Gannett since 1971, it is recognized as the largest daily newspaper in its area. The newspaper publishes several print editions, including a "Local & State" section tailored for suburban communities like Bonita Springs and Cape Coral. It also offers digital content with special sections on topics such as education and the environment. Additionally, The News-Press operates targeted magazines aimed at specific audiences within its coverage area. With a daily circulation of 150,410 copies and 168,836 on Sundays, it plays a significant role in providing news and information to the local community.
Fort Myers, United States
+1 239-335-0200
Founded: 1884