By: Butch Swank Over the past six months or so, I’ve spoken to people out and about or here in the office, and the recurring is this – people being upset about various proposals being considered by the Lee County Commissioners. I’ve heard these proposals range from building yet another crowded development despite the traffic […]
By: Susie Allen August 20th, 2024 is the date of the upcoming primaries in Florida. Here in Lee County there are several challengers seeking to replace several of our sitting Lee County Commissioners. Generally speaking there is an emphasis on general elections Republican vs Democrats. Even those of us who believe we are informed and […]
By: Kara Tyler-Julian If you’ve spent time in the natural areas of Florida, chances are you have encountered a large, distinctive insect known as the Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (Romalea guttata), or Lubber for short. The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper is native to Florida and the Southeastern United States and is a member of the family Orthoptera- […]
By: Trey English An age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived, brought on by a recent invention called the Large Language Model (LLM) that gives computers mastery of everyday human speech. LLM AI software is both already amazing and improving at a breathtaking clip. Large and capable companies like Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta […]
By: Kevin Karnes Every day, you do something to protect yourself. You lock your door at night. You look both ways before crossing the street or pulling out into traffic. But when you think of safety and security, do you think about ways to protect your personal or financial information? Keeping this kind of information […]
By: Pat Whitehall Did you know that the oath taken when joining the military is a lifetime commitment for VFW members? They served our country honorably and are now dedicated to serving the communities in which they reside. The impact of their efforts goes from coast to coast and is accomplished around the world. Joining […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DMV Florida is the perfect vacation spot. We have beaches, sunny weather, fleas, awesome fishing, entertainment, ticks and lots of great outdoor activities for the family and pets. Oh, did I mention fleas and ticks? That’s right Florida is known for its high population of fleas and ticks. Right now, is […]
By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (community entry off McGregor Blvd between Cypress Lake Drive and College Pkwy). Meetings begin at 11:30 […]
By: Mike Welch June 17th at the Plantation GCC in Gateway/Eastern Fort Myers saw citizens come together for presentations by Lee County Commissioner, Cecil Pendergrass and County Manager, Dave Harner. Pendergrass is also member of the Board of Directors of the East Lee County Chamber. Members and guests of the Chamber came from the various […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The summer is upon us and the Lee County school year has ended. The dynamics of our streets and roadways change dramatically as children play on sidewalks, chase one another and run haphazardly in all directions. These conditions place an additional and significant burden on those operating motor vehicles. As always, […]
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