SWFL to race across Calusa Blueway for good cause

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Dozens of boaters, skiers and kayakers will race on Saturday across the Calusa Blueway in Fort Myers Beach for a good cause.

The 2018 Battle on the Blueway event benefits Lee County Special Olympics and will feature two distance races, a kids’ and special Olympics race and multiple vendors.

The family-oriented event will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crescent Beach Family Park on 1100 Estero Boulevard.

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