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Introducing Mike Hollow, a Write-in Candidate for Sheriff
I am Mike Hollow, running to be your next Sheriff of Lee County. As a tenured Deputy with the Lee...
Letter to the Editor – Susan Allen
Letter from Susan Allen of Alva Amanda Cochran for Lee County Commission District Five I enthusiastically endorse Amanda Cochran for...
Lee County Enhances Transparency with FEMA National Flood Insurance Program by Launching New Tool and Website Features
Lee County today has continued its commitment to transparency related to the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) issue by...
Is Lee County Leaking Money?
By: Amanda Cochran My name is Amanda Cochran, and I am running for Lee County Commission, District 5. I’d like...
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Amanda Cochran: A Leader Who Listens
By: Amanda Cochran My name is Amanda Cochran, and I am running for Lee County Commission, District 5. I’d like to share a bit about my family history to help you understand my motivation for running for the Lee County Commission. Six generations of my family have called this place...
Do Words Matter? And At What Cost?
By: Joseph Maguire For this article, I’d like to point out Lee County School District Strategic Plan Objective 13. Objective 13: Increase operational efficiency KPI 13.1: Increase the number of defined impact measures to improve the cost-effectiveness of services and value for expended funds DO WORDS MATTER? The Lee County...
Lee County Operations Adjust schedules for Independence Day
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The county’s holiday schedule adjustments are as follows: Solid Waste All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and the Town of...
Lee Commissioners Commit to $500,000, Zero-Interest Loan for North Fort Myers Affordable Housing Project
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to commit to a $500,000 zero-interest loan to support the development of 78 multi-family units in North Fort Myers for extremely low- and low-income residents. This five-year term loan, sourced from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, will be provided to Autumn...
Residents Urged To Participate In Local Elections
By: Maggie Cooper Some American people focus most of their attention and interest on federal politics and the federal government. However, it is also important to pay attention to and be interested in state and local government entities that substantially impact our day-to-day lives. People can get involved by learning...
Lee Commissioners Vote to Build Longer, Wider Fort Myers Beach Pier to Replace Pier Destroyed by Hurricane Ian
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to direct staff to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach Pier to 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, 70.85% longer and 50% wider than the pier destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The design and permitting of the pier is expected to take up...
Big Decisions Could End Up In Front of Lee County Voters
By: Grant Fichter The voters in Lee County are looking at a potential change in how our Board of County Commissioners are elected, how many there are, and whether or not we have an elected County Mayor instead of the currently appointed County Manager. On November 29th, 2023, the Lee...
Lee Commissioners Approve Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements for Lee Boulevard and Joan Avenue North
The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved measures Tuesday to install a traffic signal, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and other intersection improvements at Lee Boulevard and Joan Avenue North in Lehigh Acres. Commissioners approved a supplemental task authorization to an existing contract with Hardesty & Hanover for construction engineering and...
Editors Choice
A Vote For Amanda Cochran
By: Butch Swank Over the past six months or so, I’ve spoken to people out and about or here in the office, and the recurring
July 8, 2024
Why Primaries Are Important
By: Susie Allen August 20th, 2024 is the date of the upcoming primaries in Florida. Here in Lee County there are several challengers seeking to
July 8, 2024
Be A Lubber, Not A Fighter! The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
By: Kara Tyler-Julian If you’ve spent time in the natural areas of Florida, chances are you have encountered a large, distinctive insect known as the
July 8, 2024
Making the Most of New AI
By: Trey English An age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived, brought on by a recent invention called the Large Language Model (LLM) that gives
July 8, 2024
Protecting Your Personal Information
By: Kevin Karnes Every day, you do something to protect yourself. You lock your door at night. You look both ways before crossing the street
July 8, 2024
Still Serving
By: Pat Whitehall Did you know that the oath taken when joining the military is a lifetime commitment for VFW members? They served our country
July 8, 2024
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