Sprawl Hurts Us All
By: Susan Allen Why should anyone lose sleep over what happens in little Alva, Florida, or any other rural area? For many, Florida’s planned communities
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Senators Greet Constituents And County Leaders At Annual Pre-Session Luncheon
By: Katrina Salokar Senator Kathleen Passidomo and Senator Johnathan Martin greeted constituents and county leaders at the annual pre-session luncheon at Plantation Golf and Tennis
Your Lee County Legislative Delegation Is Meeting Soon To Discuss Placing Two Referendums Before The Voters In 2024
By: Matt Caldwell, Lee County Property Appraiser The issue of single-member districts (SMD) has a long history in Florida. Most voters moving to Lee County
Lee County Mosquito Control District Review
Submitted By: Jenifer McBride An in-depth, independent review of the Lee County Mosquito Control District, (LCMCD), praised the district’s fiscal responsibility and successful work ensuring
Lee County Solid Waste Asks Residents And Visitors To “Take Charge” Of Proper Battery Disposal County Launches Proactive Educational Campaign
By: Betsy Clayton Lee County Solid Waste has launched its “Take Charge” campaign to educate residents and visitors on proper battery disposal. Residents are reminded
East Lee County Chamber Of Commerce Pushes For Local Hazardous Disposal Sites In East Lee/Lehigh Acres From Lee County Solid Waste
By: Mike Welch This month I offer for your review a press release sent out by Lee County Solid Waste regarding the proper disposal of
IRS: Those Impacted By Idalia Qualify For Tax Relief; Oct. 16 Deadline, Other Dates Postponed To Feb. 15
Provided By: IR-2023-159 The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in parts of Florida. These taxpayers now
Florida Senate Charge Ahead On 6-week Abortion Ban
Here in Florida Ron DeSantis and GOP lawmakers are still pushing as early as next week to approve a far-reaching ban on most abortions after
Ongoing Construction-Site Theft
By Sheriff Carmine Marceno Last August, I reached out to a number of areas in our county regarding the theft of materials, tools and appliances
Lehigh Acres Update From District 2
By Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass Another busy season has come and gone, but it’s clear that Lee County is a year round destination. Our SWFL International
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