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4 days ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
>> YOUR BOXER ALL ABOUT REMEMBERING THE FACES WHO MADE THE SCHOOL YEAR UNFORGETTABLE ARE BRANTLY ONLY TAKES US TO ONE MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS, WHERE THERE'S TWICE AS MUCH TO CELEBRATE. >> AND THINK ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY THROUGHOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL, PARTICULARLY YOU'RE A GREAT YEAR AT 3 OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, 100 MILES STUDENTS HERE ARE IS CHECKED OUT AS A LAST LIBRARY.
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5 days ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
Inside Fort Myers' Barber Academy by Sean Casey, many come for the cut and stay for the conversation. "This is my safe haven," said Yanzel Pagan. "Every time I see someone sad, I tell them to go get a haircut. I don't think you can be sad after a haircut."Creating an escape for others gives 19-year-old Angel Pagan Jr. grounding in his own life."My dad asked me, 'Yo, what's your dream?'" said Angel. "I told him I want to change lives, I want to change the world through the gospel.
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1 week ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
Chef Geoff Thomas has made hundreds of dishes in his Naples kitchen. But with some help, he's cooking up a new recipe. "When I wanted to learn [how to make] arrepas, I came to Alberic, because I knew that she was going to be the perfect teacher. She has been, and honestly, very forgiving too," said Thomas. His love for the kitchen is inspired by his own roots. "I always felt like my family was top notch," said Thomas.
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1 week ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
At 21 years old, Nile Nanke takes pride in sharing wisdom beyond his years. "Not everyone gets the chance to have confidence, you've got to earn it," said Nile. Thanks to his adoptive parents, Nile's foundation of faith was built on a foundation of family. But at times, underneath his strong stance and warm smile was pain that not everyone understood. Nile was born with a disorder that brings cognitive and social challenges. "In high school, I was bullied," said Nile.
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2 weeks ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
At Southwest International, Lisa Barella anticipates an arrival. It's one she's wanted for 56 years, since the day she was born. "I just want to see his smile. It's primal, you know?" Lisa said. Lisa was adopted. She grew up in a loving home, with a father who did his best to make her feel seen. But naturally, Lisa always wondered about the father she hadn't seen. After finding him on Facebook, Lisa reached out to her biological father, Felice, who lives in Calabria, Italy.
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2 weeks ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
is an amazing upcoming fundraiser event for the Naples Zoo, um, so popular, it's actually sold out. Yeah, which is *** good thing. So, uh, ways he can still support the zoo and zoo believe Brits there at the Naples Zoo for us right now. Good morning. Absolutely. Good morning, guys. I'm here with Todd Brooks, the man behind Brooks Burgers. Good morning. Good morning. How are you? I'm doing great. So you make burgers, but they're not your typical burgers. It's not *** typical burger.
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2 weeks ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
On any given beautiful day in downtown Fort Myers, you'll find folks soaking in the sights, sounds, and sunshine at Centennial Park. However, some stroll by the one sight that makes Richard Wilder and H.L. Williams stop and stare. "You have to wonder," said Richard. "Is he looking towards the future? Is he reminiscing about the past?
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2 weeks ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
>> AND SO IT PLACE LIKE THAT. >> ALL RIGHT. TIME TO HEAD ON THE WALL OUT ON THE WATER AND WHY NOT PURE FLORIDA DOT 10 CITY IN NAPLES HAS A LOT OF DIFFERENT WATER ADVENTURES. YOU CAN TRY OUT JET SKIING YEARS FISHING TO CRUZ'S NAME. >> YOU NAME IT'S THERE RIGHT NOW. NAME AND A BRIT. >> AND GUYS, CHECK IT OUT. YOU CAN SEE SOME DOBBINS HERE ON THE GORDON RIVER. WHAVE BEEN MORNING. I'M WITH GREG. WELCOME BACK HERE, FLORIDA. THIS IS OFTEN IT'S BEEN A REALLY GOOD MOING.
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2 weeks ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
>> GREAT TIMES. JUST A STONE'S THROW AWAY. SO THROW IN CAPE CORAL ARE NEXT. AS DINING DESTINATION, A MORE EXPLORES RE. THIS IS A GREAT SPOT. IF YOU HAVEN'T CHECKED IT OUT BRIDGES THERE SHOWING OFF THE FOOD, THE DRINKS, THE VIBRANT. HOW YOU DOING THE DESERT. >> DAN, I'M LOVING IT. I GET WHY THIS IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES. TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THIS DELICIOUS FOOD SHEPPEY HAS PREPARED FOR ALSO WITH MY FRIEND SARAH, SHE'S THE COCKTAIL CONNOISSEUR CHEF. I MEAN, I'M WITH MIND THAT STEAK. I WANT TO TRY THAT STATE.
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2 weeks ago | 
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Britt Leoni
Floda is *** wonderful place to take your boat out on the water, but have you ever taken *** gondola ride? More explorers did that just recently in Naples. Here they are with the details. Good morning guys. No, I'm not in Venice, Italy. I'm actually here in Naples along the bay taking *** beautiful gondola ride in an authentic Venetian gondola with our gondolier Gennaro. Good morning. It's nice to see you. Yes, yes, this is absolutely gorgeous. You do this every day. That's right.
