By Nathan Cochran Who is Bert Harris, and why is everybody talking about him? Bert J. Harris, Jr. was a farmer, a rancher, and a state representative. Among his many achievements, he is most well-known for championing private property rights in Florida. His legacy continues to influence local planning commission meetings and is frequently invoked […]
By Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com My wife always gives me the business about how, when I speak with my old buddies, we mercilessly make fun of each other. It’s 100% true, we tear into each other something fierce. One of my all-time favorites that I, sadly, was on the receiving end of was from my […]
Beginning in early September Lee County Archers will begin a repeat of their 2023 “Introduction to Archery” program tailored exclusively for the local 4H club, “Green Thumb Ranchers.” The program runs from September 2024 to June 2025, aimed at introducing youngsters to the art and discipline of archery, fostering a passion for the sport while […]
Lee Health’s Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulf Coast Medical Center is pleased to be awarded a national three-year honor by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The Beacon Award for Excellence is a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments. It recognizes unit caregivers who successfully […]
Cape Christian Church, in partnership with Better Together, is excited to announce a free Community Job Fair scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the church’s Worship Center. “We’re thrilled to host this event in collaboration with Better Together to support our community,” said Loretta Rinaldi, […]
Time for a Change in Lee County Commission District 5 Dear Editor, The Buckingham community recently hosted a Meet the Candidates event for Lee County Commission District 5. The incumbent, Mike Greenwell, has been noticeably absent from such events in the past, but surprisingly attended this meeting. At one point, he stated that he “doesn’t […]
The City of Fort Myers has been awarded $1,072,824 from the Lee Board of County Commissioners for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding as part of ongoing Hurricane Ian recovery and resiliency projects. The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved the execution of the written agreement with the City of Fort Myers at the […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure with votes Tuesday to expand roadway resurfacing projects in Lehigh Acres. Commissioners voted to: Award a contract to resurface Leonard Boulevard from 2nd Street West to Hightower Avenue South, which is about 2.2 miles. The $890,830 contract was awarded to Preferred Materials, Inc. Work […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services can help families avoid that empty-nest feeling this September now that children have gone back to school. Through Sept. 30, adoption fees for all cats and kittens and dogs older than 6 months will be reduced to just $25. In addition, cats and kittens are two-for-one; adopt one and take […]
Events, Performances & Exhibitions FLORACION – Ongoing until September 5th Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If one could draw the subtle connections that exist between individuals, especially as artists, we would find those connections reach far beyond where we stand. They emerge from everyone and everywhere, and come together […]
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