By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC A while back, I wrote an article about the real benefit to young people using “Yes, ma’am and No, sir.” My point was that these days, it’s almost an oddity to hear a kid demonstrate that level of […]
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser Thursday, January 9, 2025 marked a historic day in Lee County history. By a vote of 6-1, the Lee County Legislative Delegation advanced a bill calling for a referendum in 2026 for five (5) single-member districts for the county commission! This is the closest opportunity […]
By: Capt. Eddie | Tight Lines, www.facebook.com/eddie.yerdon Hello, Folks! It’s time for Tight Lines with Capt. Eddie. With hunting season wrapping up, it’s time to swap out the rifles for rods and reels and embrace everything SWFL fishing has to offer. There’s no better way to unwind and reconnect with nature than by heading out […]
By: Marlene Rodak | President, Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society The new year brings resolutions—some realistic, some not. One to consider is making your landscaping friendlier and lighter on the environment. What does that mean? Perhaps you can reduce irrigation by installing native plants that (once established) need less supplemental water. Now […]
By: Arthur Ingram Southwest Florida boasts a bounty of fresh flavors shaped by sun-drenched coastlines and warm breezes. Even longtime residents can stumble on dishes they’ve never tried, from frog legs to “swamp cabbage.” Each local specialty connects to the region’s natural setting and storied past, offering surprising tastes that sometimes catch even seasoned Floridians […]
By: Kara Tyler-Julian | Biologist In the forgotten back corner of a suburban yard, many small weeds are sprouting, overlooked by the homeowner who is otherwise occupied. These small weed sprouts are spotted, however, by a family of small rodents. The movement at the back of the yard attracts my attention and I notice this […]
By: Steve Parker | Friends Board Member/Public Relations 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 […]
By: Rita Artwohl | President & Publicity Chair, Montage Women’s Club The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our February meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive […]
By: Shaleza Rouse | Rise Christian Church Come join us on January 25th for Rise Christian Church’s Winterfest! Entry is free to this family friendly event, featuring a 30-foot snow slide, snow to play in, games, bounce houses, giveaways and live music. Join your community in supporting local vendors and food trucks, meet your neighborhood […]
By: Hollon Kohtz | Director of Communications , Legal Shield • Nearly one-third of respondents with homebuying experience forced to back out of purchase due to legal issues • Yet, 3 out of 4 fully rely on advice of realtors for real estate-related legal matters • LegalShield provider lawyer: “…a lawyer is an essential safeguard” […]
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