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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Lindsey Burrell Joins Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers as Weekday Evening TV Anchor/Reporter (newsblues.com) — Fort Myers viewers will soon see a new face on their evening newscasts as Lindsey Burrell joins Gulf Coast News stations WBHH and WZVN as weekday evening anchor and reporter. She brings experience from Des Moines and South Dakota, a strong community-service background, and says she's eager to plug into Southwest Florida life—especially its beaches.
2. How to recruit physicians with retention already in mind (ama-assn.org subscription) — Lee Health in Fort Myers is reshaping how it recruits and keeps physicians, tying every step from job ads to onboarding into a long-term retention plan. Local patients may benefit from lower turnover as doctors receive concierge-style recruitment visits, structured onboarding, leadership development, and ongoing support aimed at keeping clinicians in the community.
3. Adults with disabilities program expands to Fort Myers, Estero (naplesnews.com) — A Lee County Parks & Recreation program for adults with disabilities is expanding services at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center and Estero Recreation Center, giving local families more daytime social and recreational options. The Variety Club focuses on adults who are out of school, offering structured activities and community connection during the day.
4. 'Babydoll' star Dominic Fike of Naples releases Dolly Parton tribute (news-press.com) — Dominic Fike, who grew up in nearby Naples, has released a surprise tribute track and video honoring the late Dolly Parton, quickly racking up views online. The story also notes that his earlier hit "3 Nights" nods to Fort Myers' "City of Palms" nickname, highlighting how the rising star continues to weave Southwest Florida roots into his music and growing Hollywood profile.
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