By: James Kennedy Before the recorder was turned on, Bobby Williams was already working the crowd, shaking hands, answering questions, and moving from one conversation to the next. The setting was informal, but the message was consistent. “Its accountability. Its credibility. It’ what are they producing?” Williams said during the meet-and-greet. “The fruit tells you […]
Day: April 13, 2026
Local Brightway Insurance Team Members Earn National Top 2% Recognition
By: Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency Brightway Insurance is proud to announce that three members of Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency-Michael Beeson, Kain Groves, and April Luettich- have been recognized nationally as Top Client Advisors, an honor awarded to the top 2% of advisors across the country. The […]
Why Year-round Volunteer Support Matters for Southwest Florida’s Nonprofits
By: Charlotte Miller, Manager of External Affairs for Fort Myers and Naples, Florida Power & Light Company Every day across southwest Florida, volunteers are powering strong communities. Consistent, hands-on service helps ensure families are supported, essential programs remain strong and local nonprofit organizations can continue serving those who depend on them. Yet many organizations are […]
Lee County District 5 at a Crossroads
Two votes this election cycle you cannot afford to miss By Butch Swank If you live in District 5, you have seen this before. You organize, you show up, you support someone who reflects your community, and when the votes are counted, the outcome is decided somewhere else. That is not a one time occurrence. […]
The System Behind the Seat
How appointments, primary elections, and a 2026 ballot question could shape the future of Lee County government By Katrina SalokarEast Lee News | The ROAR The appointment of Trish Petrosky to the Lee County Commission’s District 5 seat has renewed discussion about how local offices are filled and how election rules shape representation in Lee […]
