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Lehigh Acres Deserves A Local School
By: Denise Eberle Lee County School District is doing a disservice to the children and families of Lehigh Acres. Unfortunately, the school district has not communicated with the families of Lehigh Acres about the proposed new high school which they are proposing to build in Alva on Joel Blvd and Tuckahoe Rd. The children and […]
Authority And Responsibility
By: Butch Swank – butch@goodladandswank.com My nickname is Butch. I much prefer that to my real name, Ralph, but like most things in life, there’s a tradeoff. When I was much younger and would run into a group of boys at a new school or new play yard, almost inevitably, one or two self-assigned bullies […]
LJ’s Lounge And Package Closing: Urban Sprawl Is Set To Claim Another Victim
By: James Kennedy The creep of urban sprawl is about to claim another victim. LJ’s Lounge and Package. Billed by the owner and founder Linda Flaitz and her husband and partner, Marc Murray, as “The Last Cracker Honky Tonk in Lee County,” LJ’s is facing its last day on Feburary 4th, 2024, at the time […]
4-H Club: It’s About Way More Than You Think!
By: Taylor Whitney WHAT IS 4-H? 4-H is a global youth development organization aimed at teaching youth the life skills they need to become responsible, caring, and productive citizens through a learn-by-doing approach and youth-adult partnerships. The four Hs stand for head, heart, hands, and health, which are essentially “target areas” that the program focuses […]
Four Women Embark on Grueling Race Across Pacific Ocean for a Good Cause
Submitted By: The Full Foarce Team It’s an arduous 2,800 mile race across the vast Pacific Ocean that will force teams to battle the sea, elements and exhaustion. It’s called the World’s Toughest Row – Pacific and it will take teams more than a month to finish. The all-female crew called Full Foarce has banned together to […]
Balancing Act As Supply Increases & Price Negotiate Down
By: Melissa Flexsenhar The real estate landscape in Southwest Florida is experiencing a noticeable shift, marked by a decline in the number of homes sold year over year. Recent statistics reveal a downward trend. According to data from the past three years, the number of homes sold in SWFL has seen a steady decrease. In […]
General Women’s Club
By: Connie Puzevic The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will hold their monthly meeting on Friday, February 16th, 2024, at the Rise Christian Church (50 Bell Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL) at 1:00 PM. The speaker will be a representative from the Lee County Sheriff’s Departure speaking on personal safety. The club is gearing up […]
Second annual Bonita Fest to benefit local non-profits
The second annual Bonita Fest will take place on Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in historic downtown Bonita Springs. Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees will enjoy live music, food trucks and meet more than 25 local businesses exhibiting in the park. A variety of local […]
Pet Health: Dental Abscess
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM Dental abscesses are one of the many dental diseases commonly treated by veterinarians. This disorder not only affects your pet’s daily life but, at times, may be life threatening. Do not ignore your pet’s dental health as it is an important part of your pet’s overall health and wellness. WHAT […]
