A pair of wildfires broke out late Sunday near Alligator Alley in the Florida Everglades. One of the fires grew to almost 15,000 acres Tuesday just south of Alligator Alley in the Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee. Several roadways are threatened by smoke and flames and a safety advisory has been issued.
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This week, six shows open, five close, 16 continue their runs and there are two limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity, community and high school theaters.
- The Return of the SWFL Ag Expo
- 'The Merry Widow' and 'La boheme' are onstage this week at the Sarasota Opera House
- Art festival season in Southwest Florida continues this weekend with four outdoor art fairs
- Opera Naples' 'Festival Under the Stars' continues this weekend with a performance of 'Don Quixote' by Gulfshore Ballet
- February 20 is the most significant day in Fort Myers' history
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