By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I can’t help but see and feel our society has lost sight of some very important things. As a result, a great number of people are walking around feeling confused, rudderless, and anxious. It’s the loss of pride. […]
By: Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser The issue of single-member districts (SMD) has a long history in Florida. New voters moving to Lee County are shocked to learn that currently, everyone votes for their district County Commissioner, even if they do not live in that district. Litigated repeatedly, the courts have proven that […]
By: Cecilia Soto You just pick up your grandchild from school. They buckle themselves in the car, and you ask them how their day was. They only respond with “Good.” Or you asked them, “Did you learn anything new today?” and responded with “No.” Are you tired of feeling you’re the only one talking in […]
By: Suzie Spiro When building your dream home, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In Florida, homebuyers often weigh the benefits of a luxury custom home builder like AR Homes® Fort Myers against mass-production national builders. While mass-production builders may offer affordability and speed, luxury custom builders deliver […]
By: Arthur Ingram Crime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window, the wail of a car alarm, or a neighbor’s urgent shout. But in Lee County, the menace has grown quieter. Today’s threats arrive in subtle forms—an innocent-looking email, a casual text, or even the unexpected chime of your phone. While […]
By: Kara Tyler-Julian | Biologist Ah, the holidays. A time for holly and jolly, mistletoe and Christmas trees, wreaths, and… cardinals? For some peculiar reason, many winter holiday decorations, cards, and wrapping paper feature the Northern Cardinal. There isn’t anything particularly Christmasy about the northern cardinal other than the fact that the mature male is […]
By: Stephanie Cole Have you ever heard of Mind Cap Mushrooms? If not, let me introduce Daniel Waddell, a passionate entrepreneur and Fort Myers native, and his team, who have embarked on this new Mushroom “Wave” sweeping the country. They are here to answer all your questions and invite you to be part of this […]
By: Major Brenda Lane | Administrator, The Salvation Army Lehigh, LaBelle, Clewiston Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this note finds each of you well and enjoying the beautiful weather we are having, can you believe we are already halfway through November!! Christmas is upon us!! We here at the Lehigh Salvation Army stand […]
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis will hold the 17th annual BUG Chase 5K run on Jan. 25, 2025 at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium located at 3450 Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers. The race will benefit the Fort Myers-Metro Kiwanis Club’s BUG (Bring Up Grades) program and other local club sponsored youth service projects. Participants can find the link to register online […]
Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Entries are now being accepted for the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 2025 Photo Contest honoring Carolyn Babb. The deadline is January 31, 2025. The contest is limited to amateur photographers and only digital entries can be submitted. Photos must be of native species and must […]
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