On Nov. 19, 2024, I had the honor of being sworn in as Lee County’s first elected Superintendent of Schools in 50 years. That day was more than a personal milestone. It marked a turning point for our community. For the first time in decades, the people of Lee County had a direct voice in ...
To the Citizens of Cape Coral: Under this next proposed amendment – Council and mayor, compensation, expenses — no increase to salary, retirement benefits, stipends, or any other form of compensation may occur unless several rigorous conditions are satisfied. This amendment creates a ...
There are more than 56,000 children grieving a parent or sibling in our region, enough to fill Hertz Arena eight times over. “Get over it.” That’s what many grieving children at Valerie’s House tell us they’ve been told by people in their lives. Others hear things like, “It’s ...
To the editor: The disappointment I have for this runaway project and the level of disrespect for the residents of the southeast Cape it has exposed has me concerned. The project, originally envisioned as a modest renovation, has evolved into a full-scale, large-dollar rebuild following ...
To the editor: Why does Councilmember Jennifer Nelson-Lastra want to move the pool from the Yacht Club to the Old Golf Course? This idea of hers will remove families from the Yacht Club. Families, back in the day, were able to use the pool, the beach, the playground. ...
To the editor: Florida is facing a real problem: The mosquitoes are getting too strong. Our old sprays are no longer effective because the pests are quickly becoming resistant. This is not just a nuisance; it’s a direct threat to public health and our tourism economy in Southwest ...
