ESTERO, Fla. — Volunteers gathered Thursday at Lamb of God Church to prepare 6,700 meals that went to those in need for Thanksgiving.
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2 suspects steal $1,700 worth of sunglasses from Estero store
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Volunteers prepare annual turkey drop to feed SWFL families in need on Thanksgiving
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