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Assignment of benefits and hiring a public adjustor

Dear Mr. Feichthaler: Like many homeowners in Cape Coral, I had significant damage from the hurricane. Immediately after the storm I signed a contract with a roofer that included an “assignment of benefits.” Since then, I have made claims for other damage on the property and have ...

Recession hits Cape’s housing market! Where to next?

There, we said it. The Cape Coral real estate market has slowed considerably in the second half of this year, slipping into a recession which has been compounded by the damage from Hurricane Ian. The early signs started showing up in the subtle shifts to the market activity that we were ...

The second wave: Housing insecurity shakes our community

Hurricane Ian has brought the specter — and reality — of homelessness to too many of us here in Lee County. According to still-preliminary estimates provided by Lee County, Ian destroyed 5,076 homes, caused major damage to 13,532, and minor damage to 14,418. Add in the 17,287 additional ...

Guest Commentary: The future of Lee County is bright

Our Christmases here in Lee County have certainly never been white, but the aftermath of the hurricane has us feeling more blue than usual this holiday season. The impact that Ian has had on this community has been devastating: whether you grew up in the area or simply have fond memories of ...

Remember our burrowing owls this holiday season

To the editor: Noela Chocolates & Confections is supporting our burrowing owls this holiday season by donating to the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife $5 for each 16- or 25-count box of chocolates sold. Please mention us, CCFW, to help our burrowing owls. Noela’s Chocolates is at 1309 S.E. ...