Student run production of 'The Nutcracker' comes to SWFL

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida can experience the timeless rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” presented by the North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts.

This is the seventh annual production done by the Lee County School District’s sponsored organization.

The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on 13350 FSW Parkway.

Tickets range in price from $10 to $30 and are available through the Barbara B. Mann box office.

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