By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno As school begins, traffic violations become exponentially disconcerting to parents and guardians, to school staff, and, of course, to law enforcement. At the start of the school year, we remind drivers of the increased presence of children and our concerns regarding speeding, distracted driving, and the passing of stopped school buses. […]
Month: September 2021
Protecting Yourself When Using P2P Payment Services
Submitted By: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Are you a user of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services like Venmo, Cash App, and/or Zelle? If so, you probably enjoy the simplicity, convenience, and speed of transferring money with just a few taps on your smartphone. While these contactless payment apps are “generally” safe, the truth is, these […]
Preventing and Treating Parasites in Pets
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM Control of parasites is an important key to keeping your pets happy and healthy. Healthy pets may not show outward signs of a parasitic infection. For this reason, numerous pet health organizations recommend treatment for parasites be maintained year-round. Periodic diagnostic testing and examination by your veterinarian play a pivotal […]
Montage Women’s Club
By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (community entry off McGregor Blvd between Cypress Lake Drive and College Pkwy). Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. […]
Lee County School District Earns 2021 Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award
Submitted By: Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is proud to announce it has received an Above and Beyond Silver level Aetna Workplace Well-being Award. The District has a strong commitment to improving employee health and features a comprehensive well-being strategy that employees are passionate about. The award is the culmination of the […]
Lee County Property Appraiser: Dedicated To The Well-Being Of Taxpayers
By: Matt Cadwell Florida is unique in many ways from the rest of the nation and our tax system is one of the reasons many people choose to make this state their permanent home. Unlike many jurisdictions in America, voters here have the power to elect the individual responsible for valuing the real estate that […]