Trees are vital to our environment. As the largest plants on earth, they provide us with oxygen, store carbon, stabilize soil, conserve energy through shade and shelter wildlife. Trees are also a fundamental part of every community; our streets, parks and backyards are filled with trees that ...
It is time once again for our tip of the hat to Robin Leach, the late great host of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” as we offer up another toast of champagne wishes and caviar dreams by taking a look back at the Cape Coral luxury home market for the first nine months of 2023. For the ...
Dear Mr. Feichthaler: We have lived in our “starter home” for 15 years in Cape Coral, and recently purchased a larger home to accommodate several more kids, and another dog. Do we need to reapply for homestead, or will it automatically carry over to our new home. — Sherrill J. Dear ...
Did you know? Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, or Jamaican porterweed, is the only porterweed native to Florida, a good point to keep in mind when searching for the plant to add to your landscape. While this may be hard to believe, there are times when garden centers mislabel plants, either ...
Dear Mr. Feichthaler: In March, I was temporarily assigned to Austin for six months for my job. During that time, I rented the property to a tenant that had a similarly-timed assignment in Lee County. When I returned last week, I had a letter from the Lee County Property Appraiser asking me ...
Our theme in last week’s column was about the “state of confusion” we are seeing with what seems to be conflicting data points about the economy, inflation, interest rates and the real estate market. These various data points continue to be interpreted in a wide variety of ways by various ...
The Halloween season tends to lead me to the dark side. This year is no different. Let me begin my story with a caution: Beware the “manzanilla de la muerte,” little apple of death hanging sweetly from the deadly Manchineel tree, Hippomane mancinella. This “beach apple” masquerading ...
We have been noticing a growing state of confusion about a lot of things lately, and when it comes to the economy, inflation, interest rates and the real estate market, confusing and contradicting data points seem to reign supreme. Much of this confusion is being caused by the Federal ...
Mr. Feichthaler: I read a story in the Breeze last week about “casualty loss” rules, and how it can provide an income tax benefit. Is this related to the $1.1 billion FEMA gave to Lee County? More importantly, is this real? — Gladys M. Dear Gladys: With Hurricane Ian now a year ...
Hurricane Ian was the most financially devastating hurricane to ever hit Florida and it has caused over $100 billion of damage to homes and businesses. One year later, Congress has yet to consider legislation to designate Hurricane Ian as a qualified disaster. Congressman Gregory Steube did ...
