The Eastern Indigo Snake: A Sight To Behold
By: Kara Tyler-Julian In southwest Florida, with our warm subtropical climate, our native ecosystems support many species of snakes. The vast majority of the snakes
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The Elusive Big Cypress Fox Squirrel
By: Kara Tyler-Julian | Biologist Have you ever seen a small mammal running through the woods and wondered to yourself, “Was that a fox? A
Lee Commissioners Vote to Purchase 40.56 Acres Along the Caloosahatchee River in North Fort Myers for Conservation 20/20
Commissioners also vote to buy parcels in southeast Lee County for conservation The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire 40.56 acres east
The Crested Caracara, A Rural Florida Icon
By: Kara Tyler-Julian With its unique and beautiful ecosystems, Southwest Florida is likewise home to many unique and beautiful animal species. Many people flock to
Smelled, Not Seen: The Eastern Spotted Skunk
By: Kara Tyler-Julian One of southwest Florida’s lesser-known native creatures is the eastern Spotted Skunk, known scientifically as Spilogale putorius. Most people who live in
BOCC Recognizes Gopher Tortoises as Important
By: Ashley Caso Gopher Tortoise Day, officially designated by the Gopher Tortoise Council, was celebrated on April 10th in Lee County. The Lee County Commission
Shell-elebrate World Turtle Day on May 23
In Florida’s pine sand hills, coastal dune areas, and even urban lots, the increasingly rare gopher tortoise makes its home. Florida’s only native tortoise species
Health Officials Caution About Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Caloosahatchee River
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is cautioning the public of the presence of blue-green algae blooms in Caloosahatchee River — Telegraph
The Humble Gopher Tortoise, Florida’s Original Landlord
By: Kara Tyler-Julian For those of us who grew up in Florida and spent much time outdoors, the gopher tortoise is a familiar sight, like
Reaching Out, Being Neighborly And Addressing Roadway Safety In Our East District
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Since the advent of the internet, many of us tend to spend significant time shopping, entertaining ourselves and socializing online. Groceries
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