Valerie’s House supporters and guests celebrated the inaugural Sunset Soiree Thursday, November 21, at the new Family is Forever home at 3551 Valerie’s House Way in Fort Myers. More than $600,000 was raised during the “Fund a Mission” live auction. Funds will be used to continue Valerie’s House mission of helping children and families grieve […]
Lee County has announced it has surpassed the 200,000 cubic-yards-collected milestone for vegetative and construction debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton. During the weekend, the county reached more than 211,000 cubic yards collected. Vegetative and construction debris operations are expected to continue with crews working seven days a week until their final push. No date […]
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, has announced the formation of the Lee County Composite Squadron. The newly established squadron, based at Page Field, will serve as a hub for leadership development, emergency services, and aerospace education. Lieutenant Jesse Spencer, the squadron’s commander, emphasized CAP’s commitment to […]
As B&I Contractors marks its 64th year in business, the renowned full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) subcontractor is strengthening its statewide operations with the appointment of three new Regional Vice Presidents. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company’s operational strength and improve client service across key Florida regions. The newly appointed Regional […]
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District invites the public to stop by Station 102 on Saturday, November 30, for a special fundraiser hosted by our Cadet Post 102. The cadets will be washing cars for donations and fundraising to defray travel costs to state competitions. Station 102 will also be open for tours during the […]
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance & Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I’ve got some cool news to share. First, though, I want you to know a survey is involved, and we must get as many people as possible to complete it. I have a QR code and the link […]
By: Kevin Karnes | Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller You work hard for your money. As a taxpayer, you deserve to know that your tax dollars are being protected. As Lee County’s Comptroller, I serve as the county’s auditor, recorder and custodian of funds. This is a very important part of […]
By: Resident of Lee County I didn’t lose my home, but I lost everything in it, when Hurricane Ian pushed three feet of filthy canal sediment and the contents of our neighborhood’s septic tanks through it on September 28, 2022. When I walked into the house on the morning of September 29, it smelled just […]
By: Trey English This month marks 16 years since the release of the nine-page Bitcoin Whitepaper (https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) and through it the conceptual invention of cryptocurrency. In that time, cryptocurrency has grown from nothing to be worth over $2 Trillion, following roughly a power-law curve. Most fads unfold differently and last for a shorter time, making […]
By: Terri Lewis | Director, Planet Connected As we head full into the hurricane season, an electrical vehicle (EV) might be a good option in the case of loss of power. There are many reasons why people buy EV’s in Florida; fun to drive, reduced maintenance costs, no emissions, etc. One added reason is that […]
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