We’re Purposely Being Divided But Have the Power to Stop It
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Your Lee County Legislative Delegation is Meeting Soon to Discuss Possible Referendums
By: Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser The issue of single-member districts (SMD) has a long history in Florida. New voters moving to Lee
From One-Word Answers to Heartfelt Conversations: Connecting With Your Grandchild
By: Cecilia Soto You just pick up your grandchild from school. They buckle themselves in the car, and you ask them how their day was.
Luxury Custom Home Builders vs. Mass Production Builders: Why AR Homes® Fort Myers is Your Best Choice in SW Florida
By: Suzie Spiro When building your dream home, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In Florida, homebuyers often
Streets to Screens: Crime Changes in Lee County
By: Arthur Ingram Crime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window, the wail of a car alarm, or a neighbor’s urgent
A Bird for the Holidays: The Northern Cardinal
By: Kara Tyler-Julian | Biologist Ah, the holidays. A time for holly and jolly, mistletoe and Christmas trees, wreaths, and… cardinals? For some peculiar reason,
Letter to the Community From the Salvation Army
By: Major Brenda Lane | Administrator, The Salvation Army Lehigh, LaBelle, Clewiston Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this note finds each of you
5K Run at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Supports Kids Bringing Up Grades
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis will hold the 17th annual BUG Chase 5K run on Jan. 25, 2025 at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium located at 3450 Ortiz
Six Mile Cypress Slough Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries
Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Entries are now being accepted for the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 2025 Photo Contest honoring
Proposed Changes to Lee County Comprehensive Plan Threaten Northeast Lee County’s Rural Character
Special to East Lee County News Lee County staff has proposed significant amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan, which could profoundly impact Northeast Lee
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