By: Robin Perkins Matthews At a recent general meeting, we had a special guest visit to explain her story and mission. Beth is a resident of Fort Myers Florida. She is also a member of the SWFL American Gold Star Mothers Inc., which started back in 1928 as a non-profitable and non-political organization composed of […]
By: Butch Swank Last month I wrote an article about a group I’m forming with two other people, Katrina Salokar, the East Lee Roar owner, and Jesse Nadell, a financial professional with Prudential. Our announcement generated wildly more interest than I ever allowed myself to imagine. The consistent theme of the conversations we’ve had is […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno As school begins, traffic violations become exponentially disconcerting to parents and guardians, to school staff, and, of course, to law enforcement. At the start of the school year, we remind drivers of the increased presence of children and our concerns regarding speeding, distracted driving, and the passing of stopped school buses. […]
Submitted By: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Are you a user of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services like Venmo, Cash App, and/or Zelle? If so, you probably enjoy the simplicity, convenience, and speed of transferring money with just a few taps on your smartphone. While these contactless payment apps are “generally” safe, the truth is, these […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM Control of parasites is an important key to keeping your pets happy and healthy. Healthy pets may not show outward signs of a parasitic infection. For this reason, numerous pet health organizations recommend treatment for parasites be maintained year-round. Periodic diagnostic testing and examination by your veterinarian play a pivotal […]
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. […]
Submitted By: Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is proud to announce it has received an Above and Beyond Silver level Aetna Workplace Well-being Award. The District has a strong commitment to improving employee health and features a comprehensive well-being strategy that employees are passionate about. The award is the culmination of the […]
By: Matt Cadwell Florida is unique in many ways from the rest of the nation and our tax system is one of the reasons many people choose to make this state their permanent home. Unlike many jurisdictions in America, voters here have the power to elect the individual responsible for valuing the real estate that […]
By: Katie Heck The battle is on! On September 10, firefighters from across Southwest Florida will have their heads shaved by Golisano Children’s Hospital patients battling cancer, all while engaging in a friendly competition to see who can raise the most funds for the cause. Support the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District’s fundraising […]
By: Major Brenda Lane We at The Salvation Army Lehigh Service Center are concerned for the older population and families with young children in our community. We all know how terribly hot it is during these months. There are many of those we mentioned, living without Air Conditioning. The extreme heat that we experience here […]
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