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Real Estate law: Surprise shortage

Dear Mr. Feichthaler: I purchased a home last month, and the seller used an out-of-area title company for title and escrow. It was a bumpy experience to say the least, poor communication, last minute changes. They even had my name spelled wrong on the deed, which thankfully I caught prior to ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter | Looking for a loving home | June 3

Big Mac is a 6 month to 1-year-old male. Just like the famous burger, he is big, irresistible and full of layers - of personality, that is! Big Mac is a playful, energetic pup who's set to grow even bigger. His heart is as huge as my paws, and he is all about fun and love. Big Mac might need ...

Guest Commentary: Addressing a national crisis with a community response

Florida, and the nation for that matter, is facing a crisis in early childhood education. The challenge is not that early learning programs are ineffective or that parents don’t believe programs will benefit their children. It’s that families simply cannot afford it. In Florida, the ...

Real Estate Law | Is establishing an LLC a good way to go?

Mr. Feichthaler: My wife and I have inherited a rental property in Cape Coral from my parents, and we are considering whether to sell it or keep renting it out. The property was held by my parents as husband and wife, and not in an LLC. Although they seemed to have no issues, I have heard an ...

Fishing | Beware hooking a low-flying, feathered friend

Anglers know that super predators like Spanish mackerel attack and feed on schools of helpless baitfish often driving them to the surface where sharp-eyed feathered predators also attack them from above. Obviously a bad time to be a baitfish but a plus for the alert angler looking for that hot ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Plants grow well despite fertilizer ban

Just a reminder that our fertilizer ban goes into effect June 1 to Sept. 30. No nitrogen or phosphorus is allowed, which are the first two numbers on the fertilizer bag. This is because we get most of our annual rain in the summer. It washes off any loose particles into our storm drains and ...

Homing In | Part two: Perfect storm? Or what a return to normal feels like?

Last week we discussed the recent local television news report about our real estate market that pointed out there were a large number of homes for sale in Cape Coral, along with noting there were a lot of open house signs everywhere on the weekends. This report accurately said it was taking a ...