🌱 Will new Lee County rules sideline Buckingham’s voice on development?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will new Lee County rules sideline Buckingham's voice on development?

Also on today's calendar: Career Kickoff SWFL! The area's Best Job Fai and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Resource created on proposed Plan, LDC changes (pineisland-eagle.com) — Major changes to Lee County's growth rules could weaken Buckingham residents' voice in development decisions, according to a new resource from the Lee Communities Coalition. The site, LeeCommunities.com, breaks down proposed revisions to the county's comprehensive plan and land development code, offers talking points, and lists contacts so Buckingham-area neighbors can weigh in before commissioners meet in early October.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buckingham

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21
• Career Kickoff SWFL! The area's Best Job Fai →
  Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU, 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• The Cold Stares Live in Concert →
  Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Gov't Mule & Ziggy Marley →
  Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center, 099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Carmen Ciricillo at Snappers Fort Myers →
  Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers, 8595 College Pkwy #270, Fort Myers
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fall at the Farm – Market & Music →
  Buckingham Farms, 12931 Orange River Blvd, Fort Myers
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• REIS Annual Real Estate Symposium 2026 →
  FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom, Cohen Student Union, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers
  7:30 am
• Gulf Coast Village Independent Living →
  Fort Myers FL
  8:00 am
• Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearings →
  Fort Myers Beach Calendar
  9:00 am
• Constitution Day at FGCU →
  Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd, Fort Myers
  9:00 am
• Constitution Day at NOVA University →
  Fort Myers FL
  10:00 am
• Constitution Day at Florida South Western College →
  Fort Myers FL
  10:00 am
• Constitution Day at Rasmussen University →
  Fort Myers FL
  10:00 am
• Constitution Day at Keiser University →
  Fort Myers FL
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Fort Myers restaurant finally gets a name after 40 years without one (news-press.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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