By: Butch Swank – butch@goodladandswank.com I had a conversation with my son right after dinner because when we were done, he’d promptly gone outside to the redneck fridge and grabbed an Uncrustable. If you’re unfamiliar, an Uncrustable is a frozen pre-made peanut butter and jelly sandwich with no crust. Kids LOVE them. Earlier, I’d clearly […]
Day: December 27, 2023
“New” Canine Respiratory Condition
Submitted By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM The “new” canine respiratory illness has gained much media attention since its first reporting earlier in the year. This condition has been included in a group of canine respiratory conditions referred to as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, or CIRDC. CIRDC respiratory conditions are ever present in our environment. […]
New Primary Care Practice Opening
Submitted By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Fort Myers Primary Care and Wellness is currently welcoming new patients. Dr. Sabha, MD, CMD, is excited to announce the opening of his new primary care practice conveniently located across from Gulf Coast Medical Center, just off Metro Parkway. Dr. Sabha completed medical school at St George’s University and […]
General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres
Submitted By: Melissa Barry The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres have been busy making 160 boxes homemade cookies to be distributed at the Lehigh Community Services’ Senior Christmas party on Friday, December 8th. The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres is a non-profit organization made up of women of diverse backgrounds and ages who […]
Sprawl Hurts Us All
By: Susan Allen Why should anyone lose sleep over what happens in little Alva, Florida, or any other rural area? For many, Florida’s planned communities offer the seemingly perfect lifestyle with their protective gates, golf courses and clubhouses. But once outside the cloistered existence, we begin to see the devastating effects of Sprawl. I was […]
Senators Greet Constituents And County Leaders At Annual Pre-Session Luncheon
By: Katrina Salokar Senator Kathleen Passidomo and Senator Johnathan Martin greeted constituents and county leaders at the annual pre-session luncheon at Plantation Golf and Tennis Club Monday, December 18th. Senator Passidomo talked about the Live Local and Live Healthy initiatives that address affordable workforce housing and initiatives to attract and retain healthcare providers and train […]
The Alva Museum
By: Grant Fichter In 1901 the Founder of the town of Alva, Danish Sea Captain Peter Nelson and librarian Esther Hover started the Alva Book Club. The Book Club grew in size and eventually outgrew the living rooms of the local residents and in 1906 the Alva Library Association was formed. Peter Nelson decided to […]
Continental Women’s Club
By: Liz Paul The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, January 4th at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club. Our January program will feature a presentation by Haley Volcy, Membership and Community Outreach Organizer for The Alliance for the Arts. You are invited to attend and learn how this […]
Happy New Year – 2024! May East Lee County And Its Communities Experience Continuing Prosperity And Recovery In The New Year!
By: Mike Welch At this writing we close the year 2023 with an improving economy and with the recognition that many of our citizens and families are experiencing hardship and rising costs in housing as well as housing shortages that has put a strain on many. Several residents have called the Chamber of Commerce out […]
Remaining Alert During The Holidays
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno It’s that time of year! Lee County population swells with guests and tourists. Our restaurants and retail stores are brimming with activity, with shoppers and long lines. While many of us have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, there are others with less pleasant thoughts…criminals and thieves. When out […]