By: Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass The Lee Board of County Commissioners held our Annual Strategic Planning Session last month. This was an informal meeting with my fellow commissioners and County Management staff to discuss the progress we’ve made as a County during this past year, and to look ahead at challenges facing us in the future. […]
By: Mike Welch At this writing, the local Chamber of Commerce is busy at work with preparations for its Annual Gala and with the honoring of those in service to our community in the fields of education, fire and public safety and healthcare. These past two years have heightened awareness of the men and women […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM What is Giardia? Giardia is currently one of the most common causes of diarrhea in our area. At Just 4 Pets Wellness Center, we diagnose it multiple times a week. It is rapidly becoming common in our area. Giardia is not a typical “worm” parasite. It is a microscopic, protozoal […]
By: Dr. Darin Stokke, DC Bill was miserable after swinging a little too hard to hit a golf ball out of a sand trap on the 8th hole. He was limping and his leg hurt. He said it felt like a toothache in his leg. In fact, his low back and his buttock hurt too. […]
Submitted by Josh Milton The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is on a mission to support local youth on and off the playing field, and thanks to the generous support of the Southwest Florida community, the organization raised over $170,000 in 2021. Every dollar donated to the Tommy Bohanon Foundation goes directly towards supporting the organization’s mission. […]
Submitted By: Susan Bennett Playing in the sand is no longer limited to the Southwest Florida beaches for children at Valerie’s House. The nonprofit that helps children grieve the death of a loved one is now specialized in a new kind of play therapy, called Sand Tray Therapy. The new approach to counseling for Valerie’s […]
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 a.m. […]
By: Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass Happy New Year! Although this past year brought some challenges, we have had many more successes and I have no doubt 2022 will be a great year for Lee County! I was recently selected by my fellow County Commissioners to serve as Chair for the upcoming year. Lee County government never […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Nationwide, law enforcement is receiving a growing number of reports regarding stolen catalytic converters. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office East District has, similarly, been receiving an increased number of calls for service regarding these thefts. The catalytic converter is a component of a vehicle exhaust system designed to reduce pollutants released […]
By: Mike Welch This year the Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 59th year and it will be celebrating those who serve our community in various capacities including our teachers, law enforcement, emergency care and fire fighters and our health care professionals. A copy of the invitation is included in this issue. Please call […]
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