Good Grief! What is Going On With The Price Of Homeowners Insurance?
By: Butch Swank Last year I wrote an article explaining why our home insurance market was so broken. Guess what? It’s still pretty banged up.
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Another Amazing Year On The Horizon For East Lee County
By Commissioner Brian Hamman As January brings the past year to a close, we look forward to the blessings and opportunities that 2022 will bring
Representative Roach Files Bill To Eliminate Child Care Costs For Foster Parents
By Representative Spencer Roach Today, Representative Spencer Roach filed HB 945 to eliminate the skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs for childcare currently shouldered by foster parents in
Holiday Greetings from Commissioner Pendergrass
By Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass I want to extend a warm holiday greeting to our residents of Lehigh Acres and East Lee County. As we prepare
Representative Roach Files Bill To Require Disclosure Of Financial Interests For Municipal Officials
Representative Spencer Roach filed HB 301 to increase transparency in local government by requiring municipal elected officials to publicly disclose their financial interests and assets.
Rising In The East: A Message From Sheriff Marceno
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno At times, I believe that people forget that driving a motor vehicle is a privilege…not a right granted by the Constitution.
East Lee County Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Additions To The Board Of Directors
By: Mike Welch The Chairman and Board of Directors of the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce are honored to announce the following addition to the
The Fight to Save Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program
By: State Representative Spencer Roach In 2016, Florida voters overwhelmingly expressed their desire for a safe and accessible medical marijuana program, and I am fighting
Half Cent Sales Tax Revenue Benefits Schools And Students
It has been two years since the School District of Lee County received its first disbursement from the half cent sales tax voters approved in
Tax Deadline Update for Individuals: Tax Deadline Extended
With the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a decision was made by the IRS to extend the 2020 filing tax deadline only for
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