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MERTF names Marti Cefaratti Murphy Award winner

The Fort Myers Beach Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF), an advisory board for the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council, awards “Murphy” awards to people who are seen demonstrating good environmental stewardship. This month's winner is Marti Cefaratti for his successful ...

No Place for Politics

In usual times, the third anniversary of the debacle that was the withdrawal from Afghanistan would have passed this past month with fading headlines, fewer local remembrances and continued personal heartache among those who lost loved ones in the final hours of America’s longest war. But ...

Young people need safe jobs

Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a member of the community, we all want to ensure that the children in our neighborhoods are safe, healthy, and have access to the education they deserve. The child labor protections established in 1938 by the Fair Labor Standards Act were designed to ...

United Way celebrating National Nonprofit Day

Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties are fortunate to have so many highly rated, highly effective nonprofits working diligently to shape our society and provide hope for a brighter future. United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is proud to be among this group providing resources, programs and ...

Myerside, fireworks, parking, precedent

Precedent: Establish a usage, tradition or standard to be followed in the future. Approval by the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council of Myerside Resort just confirmed a 5.6 multiple for all the developments on Fort Myers Beach - large or small and reduced parking capacity. The Local Planning ...

Tackling Fort Myers Beach issues

As we get ready to enter the second year post Ian we need to take a deep breath and exhale. Developers have set their sights on this sliver of an island and are circling like vultures on dead prey. Every week I get from three to four calls asking me if I want to sell my house. The few citizens ...

Water safety and drowning prevention tips for all ages

Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Many people live here to enjoy the water and the weather, which is ideal for most of the year to enjoy a nice swim, boat trip, or other water activity. Being vigilant about water safety and drowning prevention ...

Lee Health Board of Directors vote to privatize to nonprofit

The Lee Health Board of Directors voted 9-1 Thursday to approve converting from a government special district to a private nonprofit. The vote is the first step in the process. A vote from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners is still needed. Lee Health spokesperson Jaclyn Bevis said ...

Town council elections upcoming: Heed the warning signs

We listened carefully to this week's town council meeting and specifically the Myerside Resort project. Councilmembers Jim Atterholt and Scott Safford (who voted to approve the development), who are two of the three councilmembers up for election this year, are not protecting the interest of ...