Submitted By: ALVA INC. www.alvafl.org ACTION REQUESTED: On March 25th, the Lee County Planning Agency (LPA) will be deciding to...
By: Special to East Lee County News During the last 10 years, while Lee County’s population grew by 23% –...
By: Butch Swank – butch@goodladandswank.com My nickname is Butch. I much prefer that to my real name, Ralph, but like...
By: Susan Allen Why should anyone lose sleep over what happens in little Alva, Florida, or any other rural area? ...
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 Club Monday, December 18th. Senator Passidomo talked about the Live Local and Live Healthy initiatives that address affordable workforce housing and initiatives to attract and...
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 are shocked to learn that currently everyone votes for their district County Commissioner, even if they do not live in that district. Litigated repeatedly, the...
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 the safety of residents and visitors. Contracted by the state, the report prepared by the Florida-based Balmoral Group said LCMCD is “managing its resources in...
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 not to place any batteries in their recycling carts. Household alkaline batteries, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button batteries can be disposed of in...
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 hazardous items that businesses and residents need to consider. While I applaud Solid Waste the Chamber has been communicating with this department and with our...
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 have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any...
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 about four weeks or six weeks of pregnancy on Monday. The current bill would impose restrictions on telehealth abortions and medication. It would include exemptions...
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 from new construction sites. In response to this growing nationwide issue, I formed the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Construction Theft Unit and dedicated significant resources...
By: Butch Swank – butch@goodladandswank.com There’s a saying I’ve always found interesting: Nature hates a vacuum. In essence, it means if something was in a
By: Susan Allen I recently wrote an article called “Sprawl Hurts Us All”. It elaborated on the concern that unbridled development has harmful effects on
By: Denise Eberle When I went to school, children went to the schools closest to their homes. They also were designed to complement their communities.
By: Marsha Ellis What happens when snow-birds flock to SWFL? What is the flipside of the rosy economic boon, the busy hotels, restaurants, HOAs, roads
Submitted By: Susan Hegarty The Alva Garden Club announces its long running Plant Sale and Strawberry Shortcake Festival, a local tradition for area gardeners and
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Exercise is not only essential for physical health but also for cognitive well-being. When we exercise, our brains light up
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