The 2022 General Election was an historical election unlike any other for Lee County. Before Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County, our office was ready to conduct the Nov. 8 General Election. Early Voting and Election Day voting locations were secured and prepared to be staffed with ...
With the holiday giving season underway, many generous Southwest Floridians will look for ways to support those less fortunate, lending their support to nonprofit organizations making a difference in this community. There are an endless variety of causes worthy of support, including ...
Giving is more impactful, and important, than ever before. Hurricane Ian brought to light the many needs across our community, like affordable housing, hunger and social services. One issue that was prevalent before the storm, and remains a paramount concern today, is our children. An ...
The U.S. Small Business Administration is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to helping the nation’s 32.5 million small businesses start, grow, and scale. This Small Business Saturday, the SBA along with our resource and community partners are encouraging consumers to shop ...
This holiday season, pitching in to support a small business may be easier than you think. Many small towns are proud to feature a vibrant main street, and rightfully so. Busy storefronts are a sign of activity and growth. They also indicate strong community support. But not every small ...
To the editor: For years we stayed on a tight budget, worked hard and paid our $120 on average electric bill. This past year however, we received a shock when our electric bill rose to $600. I did some research to get to the bottom of this. I found out the following: We have our power ...
To the editor: I was recently stopped by a Cape Coral police officer in one of those unmarked police vehicles. I felt so strongly about this officer’s behavior in this event that I wrote two letters to Police Chief Sizemore, one of them certified. I have lived in Cape Coral for 15 years and ...
The volume of what we’ve all accomplished together in the last month since Hurricane Ian strikes me with awe. In just three weeks, Better Together staff, volunteers and supporters knocked on 10,000 doors, delivered supplies to 6,500 families, covered more than 440 roofs and served more than ...
To the editor: Red tide causes neurotoxic air discharges that can affect those who inhale the air near the waters. Bronchial distress is the difficulty red tide causes the airways. It is still not safe to go into the water in most of Lee County. The beaches are closed, fish kills and red tide ...
To the editor: When did voters start to care more about abortion and “threat to democracy” than inflation, energy prices, cost of debt borrowing-mortgages and credit cards, grocery prices, crime, cost of living etc? Democrats are so proud of the fact more young people turned out to vote ...
