Commissioners also vote to buy parcels in southeast Lee County for conservation The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire 40.56 acres east of Moody Road and fronting on the Caloosahatchee River in North Fort Myers for the Conservation 20/20 land conservation program. The land along Moody Road was unanimously recommended for purchase […]
State of the Region: Addressing Workforce Housing, Talent Development, and Growth Challenges in Southwest Florida State of the Region: Addressing Workforce Housing, Talent Development, and Growth Challenges in Southwest Florida State of the Region will place a strong emphasis on SWFL Inc.’s policy priorities, centering around crucial areas such as workforce housing and talent development. […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a video lecture for dog and cat owners by renowned certified animal behavior consultant Kelley Bollen. As a shelter behavior specialist, Bollen consults with animal shelters across the country in the design and implementation of comprehensive behavior programs to address the behavioral health of the shelter animals during […]
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 18 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters that join together to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring […]
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs English Café 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students. Be Red Cross Ready 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 The American Red […]
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 […]
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