By: Butch Swank I’ve been thinking about the meaning of a lot of words lately. Patrick Henry said six amazing words that until pretty recently, to me at least, seemed like they only belonged in History Class. Those six words are: “United we stand, divided we fall.” These days, this word choice is very powerful, […]
By: Amanda Cochran My name is Amanda Cochran, and I am running for Lee County Commission, District 5. I’d like to share a bit about my family history to help you understand my motivation for running for the Lee County Commission. Six generations of my family have called this place home. My great, great-uncle moved […]
By: Amanda Cochran My name is Amanda Cochran, and I am running for Lee County Commission, District 5. I’d like to share a bit about my family history to help you understand my motivation for running for the Lee County Commission. Six generations of my family have called this place home. My great, great-uncle moved […]
By: Joseph Maguire For this article, I’d like to point out Lee County School District Strategic Plan Objective 13. Objective 13: Increase operational efficiency KPI 13.1: Increase the number of defined impact measures to improve the cost-effectiveness of services and value for expended funds DO WORDS MATTER? The Lee County School Board Envision 2030 plan […]
Mission BBQ is well-known for its delicious barbecue and dedication to honoring those who serve in the military. One of their significant annual initiatives is offering a free sandwich to veterans on Korean Armistice Day, observed every July 27th. This day commemorates the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement in 1953, ending active hostilities in […]
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The county’s holiday schedule adjustments are as follows: Solid Waste All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and the Town of Fort Myers Beach will take […]
By: Butch Swank I’ve been thinking about the meaning of a lot of words lately. Patrick Henry said six amazing words that until pretty recently, to me at least, seemed like they only belonged in History Class. Those six words are: “United we stand, divided we fall.” These days, this word choice is very powerful, […]
By: Butch Swank I’ve been thinking about the meaning of a lot of words lately. Patrick Henry said six amazing words that until pretty recently, to me at least, seemed like they only belonged in History Class. Those six words are: “United we stand, divided we fall.” These days, this word choice is very powerful, […]
The Southwest Florida Symphony, Lee County’s only professional orchestra, is excited to announce another innovative and diverse lineup of performances for the 2024-25 season. Maestro Stilian Kirov, the Symphony’s interim artistic advisor, will lead the orchestra through its 64th season of celebrated works of all genres, many of which are woven with groundbreaking pieces that […]
Get ready to travel back in time and relive the magic of two unforgettable decades! Join the Alliance for the Arts (AFTA) on Saturday, July 13th, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. for the Ultimate 80s vs. 90s Karaoke & Dance Party. Celebrate the iconic music and culture of both eras with a night filled […]
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