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The Lower Gulf Coast is a region of Florida located along its gulf coast, south of the Tampa Bay area, west of Lake Okeechobee and mostly north of the Everglades. It consists of five coastal counties from Manatee County south to Collier County, although it sometimes is considered to include three rural counties inland, and the thinly populated mainland section of Monroe County.

As of 2000, the population of Southwest Florida was 1,500,846. A 2004 US Census Bureau estimate places the region's population at 1,704,155, a four year growth rate of 13.5%.

 

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Local News from ABC 7 Gulfshore News via Yahoo! News

Don't buy, barter instead

Aug 8, 2008 3:15 am

Savvy consumers across Southwest Florida are changing their old buying habits for new bartering tactics.

 

Cape police nab Kansas fugitive

Aug 8, 2008 2:45 am

A Kansas fugitive is behind bars after Cape Coral police picked the man up Thursday on SW Santa Barbara Place.

 

School district's accreditation remains in jeopardy

Aug 7, 2008 11:15 pm

A Collier County school board member voluntarily put his job on the line and wants his colleagues to follow his lead. Steve Donovan says he will resign if the district loses its accreditation, the sta...

 

Obama or McCain? Let the Bobbleheads decide

Aug 7, 2008 10:45 pm

From ballots to bobbleheads, Southwest Florida baseball is once again in the competitive spirit. Only this competition is off the field and in the political arena. The Fort Myers Miracle is holding &q...

 

Forecasters up hurricane season estimates

Aug 7, 2008 7:45 pm

Federal forecasters say there is an even higher chance that this Atlantic hurricane season will be busier than normal.

 

Driver of suspected smuggling boat in custody

Aug 7, 2008 3:15 pm

A boat driver was arrested after he refused to stop for the Coast Guard. The boat was allegedly loaded with fuel.

 

Naples Police activity report

Aug 7, 2008 12:15 pm

Above is a rundown of the latest activity from the Naples Police Department.

 

Collier school board to discuss big issues Thursday

Aug 7, 2008 12:15 pm

Several hot topics will be discussed Thursday at the Collier County School Board meeting.

 

The Seven Things You Need To Know Thursday

Aug 7, 2008 11:45 am

The 7 Things You Need to Know for Thursday, August 7th, 2008.

 

Shower-pattern change in store

Aug 7, 2008 10:45 am

A change in our shower pattern is in the works as we look ahead to tomorrow and the weekend.

 
 

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The Winds of St. Armands South - ELS   FL

Like it's sister community, The Winds of St. Armands North, The Winds of St. Armands South is situated ...

 

Bay Indies Resort Community - ELS   FL

Bay Indies is a tropical paradise located just minutes from the beautiful beaches of Venice along the ...

 

Emerald Lake Hometown America   FL

Emerald Lake is a well-maintained community located inside the city limits of beautiful Punta Gorda ...